The Chicago Cubs today acquired left-handed pitcher Caleb Smith from the Milwaukee Brewers for a cash consideration. Smith had been selected by Milwaukee in the Major League portion (first round, ninth overall) of the Rule 5 Draft from the New York Yankees.

The Chicago Cubs today announced their 2017 Spring Training schedule, which begins on Saturday, February 25 with a split squad day that includes the club's Sloan Park opener against the Oakland Athletics and a road game at the San Francisco Giants.

Major League Baseball today announced that the Chicago Cubs 2017 season opener against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium has been moved to Sunday, April 2. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. CT and will be televised exclusively to a national audience by ESPN.